Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has specifications of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.